The meaning of “קָלוֹן”
Understanding qâlôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
confusion, dishonour, ignominy, reproach, shame. - disgrace - (by implication) the pudenda 1) shame, disgrace, dishonour...
קָלוֹן
confusion, dishonour, ignominy, reproach, shame. - disgrace - (by implication) the pudenda 1) shame, disgrace, dishonour, ignominy 1a) ignominy (of nation) 1b) dishonour, disgrace (personal)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 10:15 | “If I be wicked, woe unto me; and if I be righteous, yet will I not lift up my head. I am full of confusion; therefore see thou mine affliction;” Word: קָלוֹן (qâlôwn) | |
| Psalms 83:16 | “Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O Lord.” Word: קָלוֹן (qâlôwn) | |
| Proverbs 12:16 | “A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.” Word: קָלוֹן (qâlôwn) | |
| Isaiah 22:18 | “He will surely violently turn and toss thee like a ball into a large country: there shalt thou die, and there the chariots of thy glory shall be the shame of thy lord’s house.” Word: קָלוֹן (qâlôwn) | |
| Jeremiah 46:12 | “The nations have heard of thy shame, and thy cry hath filled the land: for the mighty man hath stumbled against the mighty, and they are fallen both together.” Word: קָלוֹן (qâlôwn) |
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